Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 2008 · 2,401 cc
2008 LRMOT history
2008 LR is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 8 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 17 MOT tests, with 63,999 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 63,999 mi
- At MOT on 21 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 16 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 3,500 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 2008 LR
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,401 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 31 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
2008 LR was last recorded at 63,999 miles on 21 Feb 2026, 2,517 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 61,482 miles · 15 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,517 miles
- Average per year
- 3,500 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 63,999 miles
- 2025 – 61,482 miles
- 2024 – 59,746 miles
- 2023 – 58,145 miles
- 2022 – 56,107 miles
- 2021 – 54,097 miles
- 2020 – 52,104 miles
- 2019 – 47,953 miles
- 2018 – 44,668 miles
- 2017 – 40,352 miles
- 2016 – 36,159 miles
- 2015 – 32,403 miles
- 2014 – 28,659 miles
- 2013 – 24,351 miles
- 2012 – 18,722 miles
- 2011 – 11,808 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass63,999 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in under seal
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
17 tests since 25 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass63,999 miles (+2,517)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 63,999 miles
- Test number
- 252390934711
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,482 miles (+1,736)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 61,482 miles
- Test number
- 896117843360
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,746 miles (+1,601)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 59,746 miles
- Test number
- 304625594312
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Pass58,145 miles (+2,038)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 58,145 miles
- Test number
- 672422848629
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))
Pass56,107 miles (+2,010)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 56,107 miles
- Test number
- 786285041245
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))
Pass54,097 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 54,097 miles
- Test number
- 897552372262
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail54,097 miles (+1,993)2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,097 miles
- Test number
- 365359160477
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass52,104 miles (+4,151)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 52,104 miles
- Test number
- 628579077883
- AdvisoryFront diff has slight leak
Pass47,953 miles (+3,285)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 47,953 miles
- Test number
- 962091018828
- AdvisoryFront diff as misting ov oil
Pass44,668 miles (+4,316)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 44,668 miles
- Test number
- 459102563315
- AdvisoryFront diff slightly leaking
- AdvisoryRear diff slightly leaking
Pass40,352 miles (+4,193)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 40,352 miles
- Test number
- 151318336296
- AdvisoryFront diff slightly leaking oil
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear diff seal slightly leaking oil
Pass36,159 miles (+3,756)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 36,159 miles
- Test number
- 353877996605
- AdvisoryFront differential weeping slightly
- AdvisoryRear differential weeping slightly
- AdvisoryEngine mil lamp on
Pass32,403 miles (+3,744)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 32,403 miles
- Test number
- 157585785438
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,659 miles (+4,308)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 28,659 miles
- Test number
- 736097884073
- NoteF & r diff weeping
Pass24,351 miles (+5,629)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 24,351 miles
- Test number
- 117976183043
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- NoteFront differential appears to have a light misting off oil?
Pass18,722 miles (+6,914)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 18,722 miles
- Test number
- 298129082081
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,808 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 11,808 miles
- Test number
- 835844681096
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about 2008 LR
- What vehicle is registration 2008 LR currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 2008 LR on a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Mar 2008. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does 2008 LR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 2008 LR is valid until 8 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 2008 LR?
- The MOT on 2008 LR is valid until 8 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 2008 LR done?
- 2008 LR was recorded at 63,999 miles at its MOT on 21 Feb 2026, an average of 3,500 miles a year.
- Has 2008 LR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 2008 LR has failed 1 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Mar 2021.
- Has the mileage on 2008 LR ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on 2008 LR find?
- 2008 LR passed its latest MOT on 21 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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